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Dostoevsky's evocative novella. A tale of love and loneliness in 19th-century St Petersburg. The First Night.

"A Sentimental Love Story (From the Memoirs of a Dreamer)" - Dostoevsky

Dosteovsky's haunting tale centres around a nameless, young, lonely dreamer who perchance meets a young woman named Nastenka. He experiences a brief but intense connection with her. His feelings are strong and passionate - but will they be requited.

Man Will Taylor
Natenska Phoebe-Loveday Raymond

Translated by Ronald Meyer
Abridged by Lucy Ellis

Produced by Clive Brill

A Brill production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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14 minutes

Last on

Mon 23 Jun 2025 22:45

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